Compliance Manager - FTC

QED Legal LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Compliance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves overseeing a team of compliance analysts and supporting business acceptance while ensuring compliance with CDD and AML regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm compliance role, possess strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid & flexible working

Incredible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm compliance role, specifically CDD/KYC.
• Understanding of matter risk assessments.
• Previous leadership experience or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of compliance analysts responsible for business acceptance.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Experience in law firm compliance

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Compliance Manager

Manchester – 12 month FTC – Hybrid & fully flexible working

We're currently working with a fabulous national law firm looking for a compliance manager to join the team on a contract basis. This is to lead the business acceptance function, supporting with CDD, AML, Conflicts and more.

The Role

You’ll oversee a team of compliance analysts responsible for business acceptance. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll support day‑to‑day operations, ensure high‑quality outputs, and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business.

• Manage and mentor a small team
• Provide guidance on KYC/CDD requirements, AML regulations and internal risk processes
• Review and quality‑check analysts’ work
• Make risk‑based decisions in line with AML standards and internal policies
• Ensure deadlines and targets are met

About you

Experience in a law firm compliance role, specifically CDD/KYC

Understanding of matter risk assessments

Previous leadership experience or mentoring junior team members

Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Incredible benefits package
• Opportunity to really shape processes

Interested? Know someone who could be great? Reach out – let's have a confidential conversation.